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Our team
Andrew Harpham-Salter
Clinical Director, Psychotherapy
Andrew is the Clinical Director of The Open Practice, realising his vision of establishing an exceptional clinic with an integrative approach to healthcare. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Andrew is a BABCP-accredited psychotherapist, trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, CFT, EMDR, ACT, and systemic family therapy, among others.
His distinctive and impactful approach has been central to shaping the work we do at The Open Practice. No matter what challenges his clients face, Andrew stands by them, offering hope even when they struggle to find it themselves. He specialises in working with clients from all backgrounds and circumstances, and for the past 10 years, he has been training clinicians across the country, helping them enhance their own practice and better support their clients.
Bob Allen
Integrating Retained Reflexes, Neuro-Developmental Therapy
Bob Allen has been working as a Neuro-Developmental Therapist since 1994. He joins us to practice Neural Stimulation focused on retained primitive reflexes. Bob has extensive experience working with children and adults, ranging from 10 months to 72 years old, addressing a wide variety of behavioral, emotional, and physiological challenges, especially those associated with neuro-developmental disorders.
In 2019, Attention Please was released—a short documentary created by Andrea Thornton, a parent of one of Bob’s clients. Inspired by the profound impact Bob’s neuro-developmental therapy had on her child, Andrea explored his work and its transformative potential in this film. The documentary is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video; visit the page here for more details.
Ben Fedrick
Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Pain and Injury Therapy
Ben Fedrick brings a wealth of expertise to The Open Practice, with a strong foundation in Sports Science (BSc Hons, 2011) and a Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage (2014). His early passion for anatomy and physical rehabilitation motivated him to pursue advanced training in Neurokinetic Therapy, Anatomy in Motion, Primal Movement, Immaculate Dissection, and SFMA courses. His focus is on helping clients regain effective regulation of their autonomic nervous system through body-based movements designed to stimulate the vagus nerve and physical rehabilitation, merging this knowledge into a unique approach to pain management.
After starting his career as a personal trainer in 2011, Ben shifted his focus to improving movement and reducing pain. In 2014, he founded Ben Fedrick Injury Therapy, where he successfully helped many individuals overcome various conditions. Now, he brings his knowledge and skills to The Open Practice, continuing to support clients in their recovery.
Jacqui Mayes
Nutritional Therapy
Jacqui is a dedicated Nutritional Therapist who employs an individualised, integrative approach, using Nutrition, Functional Medicine, Herbs, functional tests and emotional wellness strategies to unpick and address the root cause of client’s conditions. She has a particular interest in auto-immune conditions, and her successful track record extends to supporting people with; ADHD, IBS and other gut related issues, mould toxicity, migraines, skin conditions, Diabetes and Asthma. She enjoys working with Women’s Health concerns, supporting fertility, PMS, PMDD, PCOS and hormonal changes associated with menopause. The strategies that she employs help to balance hormones which may also help to support the changing cycle symptoms of ASD’s. She has a personal and professional interest in Neurodivergent conditions.
Simon Orr
Lead Physio, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Simon Orr has dedicated 25 years to the health and fitness industry. After managing gyms and personal training, he retrained as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist 15 years ago. Simon specialises in sports and exercise rehabilitation, successfully helping elite and recreational athletes return to fitness. He also treats general musculoskeletal conditions and collaborates closely with leading Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Consultants in Hampshire. Since 2020, Simon has been proud to train student physiotherapists from the University of Southampton. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling and spending time with his wife and two children.
In 2015, Simon and his wife founded SoPhysical, which has since grown into a team of dedicated experts specialising in physiotherapeutic health and injury recovery. Simon and his team operate within The Open Practice, creating a seamless connection between physical and psychological wellbeing. To learn more about SoPhysical, visit their website here.
Ana Baciu
Neuro-Developmental Therapy, Sound Therapy (JIAS)
With 16 years of social work experience (BSc Hons, 2007; MS, 2009), Ana Baciu is a skilled therapeutic practitioner dedicated to empowering children and adults to reach their potential. Specialising in retained primitive reflexes, Ana was trained by expert Bob Allen and supports individuals and families in overcoming emotional, educational, and social challenges.
A qualified Neuro-Developmental Therapist with advanced training in the INPP’s movement program, Ana customises her integrative approach to meet each client’s unique needs. She combines deep expertise and empathy, fostering a supportive environment for growth and healing.
Ana also offers Johansen Individualised Auditory Stimulation Therapy (JIAS), a personalised auditory program using tailored music to enhance attention, learning, and auditory processing. Her expertise encompases counselling, neuro-linguistic programming, parenting, and life coaching, allowing her to address complex life challenges and promote communication, understanding, and personal growth in her clients.
Chris Williams
Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Practitioner
Chris Williams is a trained psychotherapist specialising in integrating mindfulness-based practices into common psychological treatments. Founded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy techniques, Chris tailors his therapeutic practice to each individual he works with.
Chantal Nason
Counselling Psychotherapist
Chantal provides counselling for adults and young people aged 16+, supporting clients through challenges like anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues, family dynamics, identity, and self-esteem. Chantal is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a registered provider with BUPA, bringing expertise and professionalism to her practice. She views counselling as a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect. Chantal creates a safe space to explore concerns, organise thoughts, and make sense of difficult situations. Her client-centred approach combines theoretical and practical methods tailored to individual needs.
Chantal sees therapy as a partnership. She actively engages in the process, helping clients increase self-awareness and identify unhelpful patterns. Her aim is to support meaningful changes that restore wellbeing and encourage personal growth.
Helena Veses Ferrer
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, Somatic Trauma Therapist
Helena has considerable experience in providing psychotherapy, she has been working in the NHS providing talking Therapy since 2013.
As an accredited BABCP psychotherapist, Helena uses a variety of approaches such as Trauma informed CBT, somatic therapy, Breathwork, drawing from the third wave therapies such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Helena works with people who are experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, low self-confidence and trauma. She also supports parents who are experiencing emotional difficulties related to Perinatal stages (pregnancy, birth and post birth).
Helena is flexible in her approach to therapy, using a person-centred approach which means she works collaboratively with the client to meet the individual needs and expectations for therapy.
Gina Selby
Psychotherapist, Energy Therapist
Gina brings a wealth of experience to her practice, with a background in occupational therapy, an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a PhD in Alternative Medicine. She is also a graduate of a master’s programme in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Time Line Therapy (TLT) and is accredited with both the HCPC and UKCP.
She offers a diverse range of therapies tailored to meet individual needs. These include person-centred psychotherapy, personal construct psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), timeline therapy, emotional freedom therapy, mindfulness, and emotional journey work. She also incorporates specialised techniques such as SCENAR therapy (self-controlled energetic neuroadaptive regulation), Reiki, radionics treatment, polyvagal therapy, coherent breathing, anxiety management, grief therapy, and support for compassion and anger management. She has a particular interest in the importance of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and HeartMath in health.
Gina works with individuals, couples, families, and people of all ages, creating a safe and compassionate space to enable change and wellbeing. She works with anyone who wishes to engage with her in an open and sometimes unconventional way.
She is particularly interested in collaborating with The Open Practice team to design and develop coherent, tailor-made programmes for each person.
Ben Allez
Assistant Psychologist and Researcher, Vagus Nerve Stimulation
At The Open Practice, Ben plays a pivotal role, overseeing key audits and the implementation of clinical measures. He is highly skilled, combining a sharp analytical mind with a warm, witty approach. His work as a Research Assistant is supervised by Dr Blandine French at Nottingham University. In addition to his academic excellence, Ben is grounded and personable. His genuine warmth, concern for others, and clinical understanding enhance his strong interpersonal skills. Ben works closely with all practitioners at The Open Practice, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have him on the team, helping us deliver the highest standard of care through the most relevant clinical data.
Ben holds a First-Class Honours degree in Psychology and an MRes with Distinction in Psychological Research Methods.